Amanda Berchtold
Jen White
Amanda Berchtold and the Gannon Lady Knights travel to Eastern PA in the second PSAC East Crossover this weekend.

Women's Basketball Alexis Quinn, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Gannon Women's Basketball Heads East For Pair of PSAC Crossover Games (Game Notes)

GAME DAY CENTRAL:

Game 1: Lock Haven
When: Friday, Dec. 4
Where:Thomas Fieldhouse -- Lock Haven, Pa.
Tip-off: 5:30 p.m.
Live Radio: Jet Radio 1400
Live Audio Stream: WERG 90.5
Live Stats: Click Here
 
Game 2: Bloomsburg
When: Saturday, Dec. 5
Where: Nelson Field House -- Bloomsburg, Pa.
Tip-off: 2 p.m.
Live Stats: Click Here
Live Radio: Jet Radio 1400
Live Audio Stream: WERG 90.5

 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION:
General Admission Ticket Price: $5 Adults | $3 for non-Gannon students and senior citizens.
Directions: Thomas Fieldhouse | GPS Address: 46 Campus Drive, Lock Haven, Pa. 17745
Directions: Nelson Field House | GPS Address: 50 Country Club Road, Bloomsburg, Pa. 
 
Gannon Game Notes: Click Here
National Coverage: National Rankings | Division II Women's Basketball Site
 
 
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference: Click Here
PSAC Women's Basketball Site: Click Here
PSAC Composite Schedule: Click Here
PSAC Stats: Click Here
PSAC Standings: Click Here
 
ALL-TIME SERIES | Gannon vs. Lock Haven:
All-Time Series: Gannon leads 15-7
First Meeting: November 24, 1984 — Lock Haven 70, at Gannon 65
Last Meeting: December 18, 2013 — at Gannon 95, Lock Haven 64
Series Notes: Gannon holds a 15-7 all-time series record against the Bald Eagles. The Lady Knights have won 13 straight games against LHU, dating back to the 1993-94 season. Gannon and Lock Haven did not meet last year.
 
 
ALL-TIME SERIES | Gannon vs. Bloomsburg:
All-Time Series: Gannon leads 6-2
First Meeting: January 10, 2008, Gannon 79, at Bloomsburg 52
Last Meeting: March 13, 2015 -- Bloomsburg 81, Gannon 76
Series Notes: Gannon leads the overall series 6-2, winning four consecutive games against the Huskies since joining the PSAC. The Lady Knights fell to Bloomsburg last year in the first-round of the NCAA Atlantic Region.
 
 
ADDITIONAL LINKS:
Gannon: Roster | Schedule | Stats | Record Book
Lock Haven: Roster | Schedule | Stats | Home Page
Bloomsburg: Roster | Schedule | Stats | Home Page
 
LAST PLAY:
Gannon snapped a three-game losing streak, as they defeated Indiana (Pa.), 81-66, in a PSAC game. Senior Morgan Neighbors recorded a new season and career-high 31 points in the victory.
 
EXTRA EXTRA:
  • Senior Morgan Neighbors recorded a season and career-high 31 points in the victory over Indiana (Pa.) on Tuesday evening.
  • Senior Jennie Thies recorded her fifth consecutive double-digit rebounding game with 10 rebounds.
  • Junior Brianna Brennan earned PSAC West Player of Week, through the two games last week she averaged 21 pointss, 4.5 rebounds and was 5-of-10 beyond the arc.
  • Thies is currently ranked third in the conference for rebounding, averaging 11.3 per contest, while senior Amanda Berchtold ranks fourth in assists.
  • The Lady Knights will need to find new leaders this year following the graduation of their top scorers. The squad only returns three starters and eight letterwinners from the squad that went 21-8 and saw the Atlantic Regional quarterfinals.
  • Gannon was tabbed to finish tied for second place in the PSAC Western Division according to the league's preseason coaches' poll.
  • Gannon enter the 2015-16 season among all NCAA Division II programs in all-time winning percentage, beginning with a 672-419 record in 41 seasons. More recently Gannon was ranked 16th  among Division II programs with a .757 winning percentage (115-37) in the last five years.
  • Gannon was also tabbed to finish tied for second place in the PSAC Western Division according to the league's preseason coaches' poll.
  • Head coach Jim Brunelli enters his third season, he has guided the Lady Knights to a 49-12 record and two NCAA Tournament appearances in his first two years at the helm.
 
LOCK HAVEN HEADLINES
  • Lock Haven snapped a four-game losing streak, with back-to-back victories, including a non-conference win over Georgian Court, 76-50, and a PSAC conference victory over Mansfield on Tuesday, 74-68.
  • The Bald Eagles are led by J.J. Hillard who averages 11 points per games and 27 assists, while Lysa Mealing leads with 11.4 rebounds per game and chips in with 9.4 points.
  • LHU was tabbed to finish fifth in the PSAC East.
 
BLOOMSBURG HEADLINES
  • Through six games Bloomsburg has only trailied at point in those five contests.
  • Junior Mia Hopkins has posted six double-doubles and currently leads the country.
  • The Huskies average 40.3 rebounds per game.
  • The Huskies were tabbed to finish third in the PSAC East.
 
NEXT TIMEOUT:
  • Gannon takes a small break next week, before returning to action on the road at Edinboro on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
  • Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Amanda Berchtold

#5 Amanda Berchtold

G
5' 4"
Senior
Sports Mgt. & Marketing
Brianna Brennan

#10 Brianna Brennan

F
6' 1"
Junior
Early Childhood Education
Morgan Neighbors

#12 Morgan Neighbors

G
5' 9"
Senior
Business Admin.
Jennie Thies

#14 Jennie Thies

F/C
6' 1"
Senior
Biology

Players Mentioned

Amanda Berchtold

#5 Amanda Berchtold

5' 4"
Senior
Sports Mgt. & Marketing
G
Brianna Brennan

#10 Brianna Brennan

6' 1"
Junior
Early Childhood Education
F
Morgan Neighbors

#12 Morgan Neighbors

5' 9"
Senior
Business Admin.
G
Jennie Thies

#14 Jennie Thies

6' 1"
Senior
Biology
F/C